Solo Female Travel | Latina Traveler
This is a blog post I’ve always wanted to write. Many people on social media have always asked me, “What’s it like living in Japan?” And the question is, where do I even begin on telling someone what a three year experience in Japan was? I spent the majority of my very young 20s on […] Read more…
I was chatting with a friend back home I haven’t spoken to in awhile. She praised my exciting adventures and how lucky I was to be living a fairytale life. And then I thought, “Does my life really look like a fairytale?” Sure, as an expat I get to have interesting experiences from trying […] Read more…
When everyone thinks of Asia and cool things, they automatically say Tokyo, with its useless useful inventions, funky fashion, and interesting culture. Just an FYI, Tokyo is not a representation for all of Japan. I hardly hear anyone in the west talking about Korea even though Korea has proven to be more technologically forward compared […] Read more…
Hello and welcome to my little corner of the internet. If you’re just finding this blog post, you must be wondering, “What are the pros and cons of living in South Korea?” Which means you’re considering the big move over here. Congratulations! I’m Gina Bear, your big internet sister who is here to help you […] Read more…
This is for all the bibliophiles who love Japan. Reading is a gateway to learning all about the world. It’s also a good way not to jump into something completely blind. With this curated list, I’ll be giving you the best books to read before you visit Japan. You’ll find the best books on Japanese […] Read more…
Welcome to another post of Blogtober my favorite ghosts and ghouls. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about some super scary Japanese horror films you need to watch like right MEOW. In this blog post, you’re going to get the best list of Japanese horror films and where to watch Japanese horror movies. Are […] Read more…
Welcome friends, to the ultimate guide on solo female travel to Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun has captivated many people throughout the years for its unique culture, entertainment, and whacky trends. In this guide, you will learn the dos and don’ts of solo female travel in Japan. You’ll learn the best places to […] Read more…
So you want to teach in Japan? Great! Teaching English in Japan can be one of the most exciting choices of your life. You’ll get to completely immerse yourself in a different culture and experience a country so different from your own, it’ll be a unique opportunity. But you must be wondering where to start. […] Read more…
If you’re wondering how to file taxes while living abroad, then I highly recommend Taxes for Expats. You probably have questions like, “How do I file US taxes from abroad?” Luckily for us, Taxes for Expats has been preparing expat returns for over 25 years for clients in 175 countries. Living abroad is a fun […] Read more…
I get a lot of questions in my Instagram DMs and YouTube comments, but these are the ones that come up the most often. “What’s it like living in South Korea?” And honestly, it’s the hardest one for me to answer out of them all. My experiences in Korea don’t speak for everyone, and my […] Read more…
For a really long time friends and family would ask, “Do you miss Japan? What do you miss about Japan?” For a while, I kept my silence because I could never really think of anything that made my heart ache. Honestly, I never thought I’d be writing this blog post admitting that, yes, there are […] Read more…
On today’s guest post, I’m super excited to feature my dear friend, Jaclyn Crawford. In high school, we played badminton, sang our favorite High School Musical songs at practice, attended bonfires and talked about our dreams. I remember Skyping her when she was studying abroad in 2012 and I thought, “She’s living on the other side […] Read more…